Master Plan 2022
The Planning Board is responsible for preparing, amending, and adopting the Master Plan (RSA 674:3).
A master plan is a planning document that provides an opportunity for community leaders to look ahead, establish new visions and directions, set goals, and map out plans for the future. A master plan should describe where, how, and at what pace a community desires to develop physically, economically, and socially. In short, a master plan functions much like a roadmap or a blueprint; it is a guide to the future. While the master plan is not a legal document, it does provide the legal basis for zoning and other land use regulations. Specifically, to adopt a zoning ordinance, the planning board must adopt a master plan. In addition, certain ordinances cannot be legally adopted, or certain grants may not be feasible unless a master plan is in place.
In 2022, the Hopkinton Planning Board, with Central NH Regional Planning Commission’s (CNHRPC) assistance, developed a new Master Plan for the community.
Master Plan 2022
Chapter 1: A Vision for Hopkinton’s Future
Chapter 2: Housing
Chapter 3: Economic Base
Chapter 4: Transportation
Chapter 5: Existing and Future Land Use
Appendix A: Community Survey Summary
Appendix B: Economic Incentives Zones (ch. 3, 5)
Appendix C: Existing Land Use Map (ch. 5)
Appendix D: Development Constraints Map (ch. 5)
Appendix E: Conserved Lands Map (ch. 5)
Appendix F: Zoning Map (ch. 5)
In 2023, the Planning Board will work with CNHRPC, Conservation Commission, departments, and groups on the following chapters:
Chapter 6: Historical & Cultural Resources
Chapter 7: Natural Resources
Chapter 8: Community Facilities & Public Utilities
Chapter 9: Implementation